The basics are this: you can see what creatures are closest to you in the bottom right corner of the screen.

The proximity of the Pokémon is determined by the number of paw prints on the screen and if you monitoring that number as you walk around the real world, you can close in on the Pokémon you'd like.

You'll also be able to attract more Pokémon to you with additional (purchased) items, such as the Incense item from your backpack, or Lure Modules which can be used at a PokeStop - to increase your chances of encountering Pokémon.

There's also a certain degree of science to how you find each Pokémon in the wild as some only appear in certain locations.

For instance you'll find water-type Pokémon near lakes and riversm while local parks will more likely yield grass-type Pokemon.

If you want to catch even rarer and more powerful Pokémon you'll need to increase your trainer level. This will open up new varieties and difficulties of Pokémon you encounter.

The main thing to remember is this; just keep exploring.

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How To Catch Pokémon

So you've found your first Pokémon. Fantastic!

If you want to capture it you'll need to chuck a Pokeball at the creature when the coloured circle around them is at it's smallest.

To do this, simply press and hold the Pokéball and this will make the coloured circle move inwards.

When you release it, the ball will be thrown and the closer you get it to the centre of the cirlce, the higher probability you have to capture the Pokémon (see below).

For the more adventageous trainers out there, you can also hold and rotate the Pokéball to perform curve shots. This will earn you additional XP if you land the trick shot correctly.

The colour of the cirlce also changes, dependant on how difficult it is to catch. These are graded from green (easiest) to red (toughest).

If you notice a question mark instead of a CP number, that's as good an indicator that it's a very powerful Pokemon not worth attacking until you're trainer is a much higher level.

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How to get eggs and hatch them

Another way to earn new Pokemon is through eggs.

These are usually found at various PokeStops around the world and once you've collected one you can place it into an incubator.

Once you've walked a few kilometers walked, it'll hatch, granting you a brand new pokemon.

The further the distance it says it needs you to walk in order to hatch the egg, the rarer the Pokémon thatyou'll receive.

But don't think you can be sneeky and jump on a train or bus. The app is clever and knows when you're cheating so you'll have to make sure you're actually out and about walking.

Plus, hatching an egg will also earn you quite a bit of XP, not to mention lots of Pokemon Candy to use with your new Pokemon.

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Want more Pokemon Go Guides?

Of course you do!

Thankfully we've compiled plenty more handy tips and tricks to help you play the game.

Our guide covers everything you need to know to be the very best trainer in the world, from how to master your pokeball throw, to claiming a local pokémon gym and also where you'll find those mysterious Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo and Zapdos.